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Radiodetection’s universal precision cable,
pipe and RF marker locator

Operation manual

90/RD7K+M-OPMAN-ENG/03

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Page 1: ...RD7000 Radiodetection s universal precision cable pipe and RF marker locator Operation manual 90 RD7K M OPMAN ENG 03 ...

Page 2: ...ect connections to live conductors should be attempted by fully qualified personnel only using the relevant products that allow connections to energized lines WARNING The transmitter is capable of outputting potentially lethal voltages Take care when applying signals to any pipe or cable and be sure to notify other technicians who may be working on the line WARNING Reduce audio level before using ...

Page 3: ...nstruction manual may cause harmful interference with radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case you will be required to correct the interference at your own expense Modifications Any modifications made to this equipment not approved by Radiodetection may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate t...

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Page 6: ...2 3 8 Antenna modes 12 3 9 Backlight 12 3 10 Bluetooth wireless 12 3 11 SideStepauto 13 3 11 1 Using SideStepauto 13 3 12 Transmitter power output 13 3 12 1 Adjusting power output 13 3 12 2 Boost Tx 10only 13 3 13 Transmitter Eco mode 13 3 14 Measure mode 14 3 14 1 Impedance and voltage measurements 14 3 14 2 Impedance measurements using active frequency 14 3 15 CALSafe 14 3 16 Automatic Logging 1...

Page 7: ... 31 8 6 2 How to use a stethoscope 31 8 6 3 Types of stethoscope 31 8 7 Submersible antenna 31 8 7 1 When to use a submersible antenna 31 8 7 2 How to use a submersible antenna 31 Section 9 Fault Finding 32 9 1 About fault finding 32 9 2 Preparation 32 9 2 1 Connecting the transmitter 33 9 2 2 Reference readings 33 9 3 How to find a fault 33 Section 10 Survey Measurements 34 10 1 Saving measuremen...

Page 8: ...om receiving software and technical notifications or just from receiving marketing material 1 4 Manual outline Section 1 includes an overview of safety procedures and notices Please review them before moving on to Section 2 and the rest of this manual Section 2 provides an overview of the RD7000 system with annotated diagrams of the locator and transmitter Section 3 introduces basic setup and oper...

Page 9: ...ction service center More information can be found in the Appendix or from your local Radiodetection representative Do not attempt to open or dismantle any part of this equipment unless directed specifically by this manual Doing so may render the equipment faulty and may void the manufacturer s warranty A risk assessment of digging activities is recommended prior to commencing We cannot be held li...

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Page 11: ...dication of signal strength 18 Peak Proportional arrows Indicates the location of the line relative to the locator 19 Battery icon Indicates the battery level 20 Volume icon Displays the volume level 21 Fault Find arrows PL and TL models only 22 Radio Mode Indicates when Radio Mode is active 23 Power Mode Indicates when Power Mode is active 24 Accessory indicator Indicates when an accessory is con...

Page 12: ... 2014 Radiodetection Ltd 5 Figure 2 4 Tx Transmitter Figure 2 5 D cell battery holder Figure 2 6 Rechargeable battery pack Figure 2 6 Tx Transmitter keypad Figure 2 7 Tx Transmitter LCD ...

Page 13: ...tooth Tx models Indicates status of Bluetooth connection A flashing icon means pairing is in progress For use with compatible RD8000 locators 2 3 Using the menu The RD7000 locator and transmitter menus allow you to select or change system options Once entered the menu is navigated using the arrow keys Navigation is consistent on both the transmitter and the locator In the menu the options will app...

Page 14: ... exit the menu 6 Press the key to return to the main operation screen 2 3 4 Transmitter menu options Below is an annotated list of menu options available in the RD7000 transmitter VOL Adjust the speaker volume from 0 mute to 3 loudest FREQ Enable or disable individual frequencies BOOST Boost transmitter output for a specified period of time in minutes LANG Select menu language OPT F Enable or disa...

Page 15: ...re 3 2 1 Power Options The RD7000 marker locator range is provided with a rechargeable Lithium ion Li ion battery pack as standard The locator can also be powered using good quality D cell alkaline or NiMH batteries Transmitters can be powered by D cell alkaline batteries as standard D cell NiMH batteries or by an optional accessory Li ion battery pack Alternatively you can power the transmitter f...

Page 16: ...ore information about recharging batteries refer to the instructions that came with your charger Using the D cell locator battery holder The locator can also be powered by three D Cell Alkaline or NiMH batteries NOTE When installing batteries always observe the correct battery polarity as indicated on the battery tray Figure 3 4 Locator D cell holder To insert the D cells 1 Open the cell tray and ...

Page 17: ...refer to the locator and transmitter menu options for more information NOTE These procedures refer to both the transmitter and locator unless stated otherwise Before changing settings ensure the locator or transmitter is switched on by pressing the key for two seconds 3 4 1 Language The locator and transmitter support a number of languages You can specify your preferred language using the menu sys...

Page 18: ... the locator or the key on the transmitter to enter the FREQ menu 4 Scroll up or down to select the frequency 5 Press the key on the locator or the key on the transmitter to enter the frequency 6 Scroll to OFF or ON using the or keys 7 Press the key to accept your selection and return to frequency menu 8 If you wish to make any further changes follow steps 4 to 6 If you do not wish to make any fur...

Page 19: ...ed above the target line cable or sonde or in close proximity of the RF marker To help you orientate the locator correctly you can use the locator s compass feature on the display feature not available in marker mode Depth readings are displayed according to your preferred units of measurement For more information on measuring depth please refer to Section 6 3 7 StrikeAlert StrikeAlert detects the...

Page 20: ...e OPT F menu 4 Scroll up or down to the EXIT option 5 Press the key to disable SideStepauto and exit the OPT F menu 6 Press the key to exit the menu NOTE You can also disable SideStepauto just by changing frequency 3 12 Transmitter power output The transmitter supports several power output modes to help you select the optimal settings for your requirements whilst helping to prolong battery life 3 ...

Page 21: ...he display will indicate the impedance measured across the connection leads The measurement icon will display the following symbols Figure 3 8 Impedance and voltage measurements 4 To exit MEAS mode hold down the key until the display reverts back to the normal operating screen 3 14 2 Impedance measurements using active frequency 1 Connect the direct connection lead to the utility and switch on the...

Page 22: ...tive connection is achieved 4 Clip the black connection lead as far away as possible and at 90 to the ground stake or suitable ground point nearby ensuring that a positive connection is achieved 5 The display will show the Direct connection lead connected icon For more information about signal clamps and other direct connection accessories please refer to Section 8 WARNING Direct connection to liv...

Page 23: ...small decrease in sensitivity Peak mode cannot be disabled using the menu In peak mode the following indicators are displayed by the LCD Depth Current Signal strength Compass To select peak mode 1 Press the key until the peak mode icon is displayed on the LCD 4 2 2 Null Mode Null mode is used to verify a locate signal in environments with limited or no electromagnetic distortion In null mode the f...

Page 24: ...vity level throughout the pinpointing to keep the bar graph on scale 1 With the antenna perpendicular to the line make traverses across the line Define the point of maximum response 2 Without moving the locator turn it round as if it is on a pivot Stop at the point of maximum response 3 Hold the locator vertical with the antenna just above the ground and move the locator from side to side across t...

Page 25: ...area of search and the probable direction of lines crossing the area Ensure the transmitter is switched on and in induction mode Figure 4 5 Inductive search The first person operates the transmitter and the second person operates the locator The transmitter induces a signal onto lines as it passes over them and the lines are then detected with the locator at a suitable distance away from the trans...

Page 26: ...e 145 7kHz PDE German Power Blue Red 134 0kHz SAN Sanitary Green 121 6kHz TEL Telephone Telecoms Orange 101 4kHz GAS Gas Yellow 83 0kHz CTV Cable TV Black Orange 77 0kHz PUR General Non drinkable water Purple 66 35kHz PFR French Power Natural 40 0kHz Use of the red Electrical Power PWR marker locate mode is subject to radio licensing restrictions for Short Range Devices in the EU and possibly othe...

Page 27: ...is locates and depth errors In this mode no null mode sensitivity adjustments can be made whilst marker sensitivity adjustments are possible by using the or keys To set up the system for dual locating proceed as follows 1 Select the same frequency on the locator as used by the transmitter 2 Pull down the RF marker antenna on the locator The marker symbol is displayed 3 Press the key to select the ...

Page 28: ...ocator is capable of automatically estimating the depth of a buried marker when it is in close proximity to it In order to get the best possible accuracy it is important to ensure the locator is directly above the marker position by pinpointing its exact position first as described in paragraph 4 5 6 1 2 TruDepth for buried conductors or sondes TruDepth and Compass It is important to note that the...

Page 29: ...ard box on the ground and away from any buried lines or other sources of interference 3 Place the locator horizontal at a distance equal to half the maximum depth range distance for the marker you are using for example 700mm 27 for the center of the marker ball to the bottom of the locator 4 Note the depth as indicated on the locator LCD 5 Compare this reading with the depth reading on the locator...

Page 30: ...e to which the transmitter signal has been connected Measuring current provides useful information about the position of bends and intersections Measuring current after a tee will indicate the main line that pulls more current along its greater length Figures 6 4 6 6 Taking current readings 6 3 3 Applying a transmitter signal The transmitter signal can be connected clamped or induced to the target...

Page 31: ...ay be necessary to make the current measurement at another point along the line Both antennae are needed to make a current measurement and locator accessory antennae such as a normal clamp or stethoscope cannot be used Because current measurement is a function of depth it is only available in the locating modes Figure 6 7 Current readings using transmitter signals ...

Page 32: ...her nearby line is one of the most common location problems It leads either to an error in the marked position and depth of the target line or to marking the wrong line A certain degree of coupling is unavoidable in many situations but there are ways in which a careful user can reduce coupling and increase location reliability Avoid applying the signal by induction The signal may be coupling to mo...

Page 33: ...ransmitter signal 7 2 3 Finding a good ground point When using a direct connection it is important to get the best possible grounding for the transmitter This provides the lowest resistance ground path and the best output signal If it is not possible to use the ground stake the following are examples of good alternative ground points Metal manhole covers Metal drainage grates Metal railings Metal ...

Page 34: ...heavy machinery Exercise caution 8 3 Locator clamps A locator clamp is used to positively locate and identify a cable when several cables are running close together A target cable can be identified in a chamber on a tray or other access point by fitting a clamp to the locator and examining each cable in turn Signal strength response shown on the locator display should be noted for each cable 8 3 1...

Page 35: ... The other lines will carry the weaker return signal If the system comprises only two conductors they may carry equal signals WARNING Do not clamp around uninsulated live conductors WARNING Before applying or removing the clamp around a power cable ensure that the clamp is connected to the transmitter at all times The clamp may buzz or vibrate if it is placed around a power cable that has signific...

Page 36: ...the frequencies are the same Sondes are marked with their transmitting frequency Ensure that the means of propelling the sonde is available together with the correct fittings and couplings 8 5 3 Preparation Insert a new battery into the sonde A new battery or a freshly recharged battery should be used at the beginning of each day and preferably at the start of each new job Before inserting the son...

Page 37: ...locator in front of the sonde and still with the antenna in line with it increase sensitivity to find the peak of the ghost signal Move the locator to behind the sonde ensuring that the locator blade is always in line with the sonde Find the null positions A and B See Figure 8 9 Measure the distance between them and multiply by 0 7 to give an approximate depth measurement 8 5 7 FlexiTrace The Flex...

Page 38: ...se such as locating pipes or cables in walls 8 7 Submersible antenna 8 7 1 When to use a submersible antenna Tracing buried pipes and cables across waterways and estuaries are frequent and critical locating applications Less frequent but equally important is tracing and locating lines between the mainland and offshore islands When locating pipes and cables the locator sensing antennae should be as...

Page 39: ...experienced diver Section 9 Fault Finding 9 1 About fault finding The RD7000 PLM and TLM are capable of locating cable to ground faults caused by damaged cable sheaths and can also be used to locate damage to insulation on pipelines This process is known as Fault Finding and uses specific fault find signals applied to the target Fault find signals can only be applied using direct connection method...

Page 40: ...d transmitter are iLOC enabled then you can remotely control the transmitter using the locator See Section 11 for more information Obtaining a reference reading Position the locator approximately 2m 6 feet from the ground stake and push the A frame spikes into the ground with the green spike towards the ground stake Attach the locator to the A frame by the retention hook If you are holding the loc...

Page 41: ...maximum dB reading in front of the fault by pushing the A frame into the ground at small intervals Note the dB reading If the reading is approximately the same as the reference reading you can assume that there is only one fault If the reading is less than the reference reading keep surveying the cable for other faults NOTE If the cable or pipe runs under a road use the equipment as normal on the ...

Page 42: ...epth and or current reading display means that the measurement is poor and should be taken again Poor readings may be caused by nearby conductors or sources of electromagnetic interference 10 2 SurveyCERT Survey measurements can be transferred wirelessly to a compatible PDA running Radiodetection s SurveyCERT app or a PDA compatible application The Radiodetection SurveyCERT PDA app can read and ch...

Page 43: ... the key transmitter to enter the BT menu 4 Scroll up or down to the OFF option 5 Press the key to switch Bluetooth off and return to the previous menu 11 3 Pairing to a PDA 11 3 1 Connection requirements Any RD7000 locator A compatible Bluetooth enabled PDA 11 3 2 Pairing Pair the RD7000 locator to your PDA using your PDA s Bluetooth software NOTE The procedure for pairing your PDA may differ dep...

Page 44: ...enu 5 Press the key and the locator will purge all current connections 6 Re pair your devices as described in section 4 4 11 4 2 Bluetooth error codes If an error occurs when attempting to perform any Bluetooth command using the locator to thePDA the LCD will display a code to help you resolve the problem on the locator The codes are as follows Table 4 1 Bluetooth error codes BT Code Description B...

Page 45: ...either at Radiodetection or a Radiodetection approved repair center Regularly check your equipment using eCert This automatic validation test ensures the equipment is valid according to its original factory calibration see 12 6 NOTE Service by non approved service centers or operators may void the manufacturer s warranty Radiodetection products including this guide are under continuous development...

Page 46: ...ata PLM and TLM models only RD Manager is compatible PCs running with Microsoft Windows XP Vista Windows 7 and Windows 8 For more information about RD Manager refer to its operation manual To Obtain RD Manager 1 Go to www radiodetection com RDManager 2 Follow the instructions 12 5 Upgrading software From time to time Radiodetection may release software upgrades to enhance features and improve perf...

Page 47: ...tinuous usage 3 Locator Li Ion or Alkaline up to 25 hours Transmitter Alkaline up to 23 hours Warranty 12 Month standard 36 Months upon registration Compliance FCC RSS 310 RoHS WEEE CE Bluetooth Approvals CE Bluetooth Weight Locator 4 6lbs 2 1kg including Li Ion battery pack Transmitter 6 2lbs 2 8kg including alkaline batteries 9 3lbs 4 2kg including accessories Dimensions H x D x W Locator 25 5 x...

Page 48: ...DLM RD7K PLM RD7K TLM 512Hz 640Hz 8kHz 33kHz 12 8 2 Passive Frequencies Frequency RD7K SLM RD7K DLM RD7K PLM RD7K TLM Power Radio CPS 100 120Hz Active Frequencies Frequency RD7K SLM RD7K DLM RD7K PLM RD7K TLM 512Hz 640Hz 8kHz 8192Hz 33kHz 32768Hz 65kHz 65536Hz 83kHz 83077Hz 131kHz 131072Hz 200kHz 200000Hz ...

Page 49: ...kHz 12 10 Supported accessories Description Part Number Transmitter Accessories UK plug connector 10 AC1231 4KTX LPC UK European plug connector 10 AC1231 4KTX LPC EUR Live cable connector 10 AC1231 4KTX LCC 2 50mm Transmitter Clamp 10 TC2136 4KTX 4 100mm Transmitter Clamp 10 TC1769 4KTX 8 5 215mm Transmitter Clamp 10 RD7GT0235 Current direction transmitter clamp 10 TC2651 4KTX Signal clamp extensi...

Page 50: ...ubmersible DD antenna 10m cable 10 SM1099 640 4KRX 8kHz submersible DD antenna 10m cable 10 SM1099 8 4KRX Additional submersible cable length per meter 10 RD0246SUBCABL Headphones 04 LP01 A frame 10 AFRAME 4K7K8K A frame Bag 10 RD4FFRXBAG 50mm 2 locator clamp 10 TC2136 4KRX 100mm 4 locator clamp 10 TC1769 4KRX Signal clamp extension rod 10 EXT Soft carry bag 10 LOCATORBAG Hard case 10 RD7K8KCASE ...

Page 51: ...2 7mm Sonde Kit 10 S13 33 KIT S9 9mm Sonde Kit 10 S9 33 KIT S6 6mm Sonde Kit 10 S6 33 KIT Flexrod coupler joins two Flexrods together 02 FR0818N1 Flexrod blank for machinery 02 FR0336 115mm 4 5 diameter floats pair 10 SU0344 M10 thread protecting nipple 02 SA0353A External shell for heavy duty applications Diameter as Sewer Sonde 10 SC0963 Plastic or cane rod connector male 02 SU0339 GD rod connec...

Page 52: ...ransmitter Li ion rechargeable battery pack Inc mains charger and lead EU cordset 10 TXRBATPACK MC EU Transmitter Li ion rechargeable battery pack automotive charger 10 TX AUTOCHARGER Transmitter Li ion rechargeable battery pack mains charger EU cordset 10 TX MAINSCHARGER EU Transmitter Li ion rechargeable battery pack mains charger UK cordset 10 TX MAINSCHARGER UK Transmitter Li ion rechargeable ...

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